Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland issued a careful statement Wednesday afternoon that did not specifically mention Trump’s announcement. China and Russia worried publicly about its potential to destabilize the Middle East. Heads of churches in the city of Jerusalem itself, meanwhile, pleaded that Trump “continue recognizing the international status of Jerusalem. Any sudden changes would cause irreparable harm.”An overwhelmingly positive reaction came from Israel itself, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu applauded Trump’s decision. “This is a devastating day for those who believe in peace, justice and security in the Middle East,” she said in French.

Source: National Post December 06, 2017 20:53 UTC